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Spanish giants eyes Chelsea striker .

Former Real Madrid striker Alvaro Morata has surprisingly been linked with a possible transfer to Spanish La Liga giants Barcelona. This new report was revealed by Catalan radio station RAC1 who claimed that talks have already started between Barcelona and the representatives of the player. The Spanish international striker Alvaro Morata is a Real Madrid Academy graduate and the latest news won’t have gone down well with fans of the European champions though it must be pointed out that talks between both parties are at the initial stage. … [Read more...]

Arsenal to finally have target but on loan

It has been reported that Arsenal will now have Yacine Adli after failing in a first attempt in the last summer transfer window. Yacine Adli was close to joining the North London club until he eventually had a change of mind to sign a contract extension with Ligue 1 outfit Paris Saint Germain. However, latest reports hint that things have not gone as planned for Yacine Adli and he would now be available for the Gunners but on a loan deal in the winter transfer window which reopens in coming weeks. Chelsea Legend Laments Failure To Sign … [Read more...]

Big target makes choice between Arsenal, Chelsea

English Premier League side Arsenal target Dries Mertens has handed a big blow to the Gunners by hinting that he could snub their interest and move to West London side Chelsea when he eventually decides to leave Italy. Dries Mertens is believed to be a big fan of Blues boss Maurizio Sarri and has hinted that he would be looking forward to a reunion as he will not extend his deal with the Italian Serie A side Napoli It would be recalled that the West London side signed their manager from the Italian Serie A side in the summer and that has … [Read more...]

Why Denis Suarez could mean the end of Fabregas at Chelsea

Chelsea manager Maurizio Sarri is looking to fortify his midfield position during the upcoming winter transfer window. The Italian manager believes summer signing Jorginho is being overused, so, he's ready to bring a new midfielder as a backup to his compatriot. Considering the manner with which the Italian midfielder began life at Stamford Bridge, you will be surprised he's playing in the league for the first time in his career. However, his performance in recent weeks points to the fact that he's becoming a bit tired and overstressed by … [Read more...]

Suarez will replace Fabregas at Chelsea?

Stamford Bridge-based premier league giants Chelsea have been told that they can sign highly-rated Barcelona midfielder Denis Suarez for a small transfer fee when the transfer window reopens in three weeks time. According to The Daily Mirror, they report that the Spanish La Liga giants Barcelona have indicated their willingness to sell the Spanish international midfielder to Chelsea and other interested parties for just £15m Other European sides like Arsenal, Valencia, and Napoli are also keen on a move for the 24-year-old. Before now, … [Read more...]

Maurizio Sarri Demands For Transfer Of Italian Midfielder

Chelsea manager Maurizio Sarri and his assistant Gianfranco Zola have told the club to sign Italian international midfielder Nicolo Barella ahead of the upcoming transfer market scheduled to start as from the 1st of January. This is according to various media reports emanating from Italy. Nicolo Barella broke into the first team of Italian Serie A side Cagliari in the last campaign and he has grown to become a key player for them since he rose to prominence with the club. According to the publication from L’Uniuone Sarda via the Metro, the … [Read more...]

Chelsea Defender On Arsenal Radar

Chelsea defender Gary Cahill is said to be on the radar of North London giants Arsenal alongside Manchester United defender Eric Bailly ahead of the winter transfer window scheduled to start in 20 days time. Cahill and Bailly have both seen their first team opportunities reduce at Chelsea and Manchester United respectively thereby prompting transfer rumours about their futures. Gary Cahill was a regular in the Chelsea team under former manager Antonio Conte only for him to be relegated to the bench with the advent of new Blues boss Maurizio … [Read more...]

Chelsea Open Transfer Talks For Liverpool Target

Chelsea are hoping to steal a march on their rivals in the race for highly rated Cagliari midfielder Nicolo Barella ahead of the upcoming winter transfer window in the next few weeks. This is because the Blues have started negotiations with Italian Serie A side Cagliari in their quest to sign the 21-year-old as reported by Sardegna Sport. It was also revealed that Spanish La Liga giants Atletico Madrid made a €35m bid for the player during the summer but the offer was not enough for Cagliari to part ways with their prized asset. A fee of … [Read more...]

Why Jurgen Klopp Would Have Spent More On Alisson Becker

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has joked that he would have spent more money on goalkeeper Alisson Becker if he had known that the Brazilian shot-stopper was as good as he has shown in the colours of the Reds. German tactician Klopp was speaking during his post-match interview with Danish TV after his Liverpool side booked a spot in the first knockout stage of this season’s Champions League via a 1-0 win over Italian Serie A giants Napoli in their Group C clash at Anfield on Tuesday. The former Mainz 05 and Borussia Dortmund manager spoke in … [Read more...]

Mourinho not involved, see who cried for Napoli star signature for Man United

Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho has been the one making calls for the signature of more solid defenders for the club but that has yet to be yielded to. It would be recalled that the wish of the Portuguese boss to have more additions to his defence in the last summer was denied and that resulted in a rift with the club’s executive vice-chairman Ed Woodward. The United boss, therefore, predicted at the beginning that the season will be a difficult one for his side and that has now happened. United have had one of the worst starts in their … [Read more...]

Wolves Favourites To Sign Liverpool Player On Loan

Newly promoted Premier League side Wolverhampton Wanderers are in pole position to sign Liverpool striker Divock Origi when the January transfer window reopens in the next few weeks. Wolves were initially interested in signing the Belgian international star permanently during the summer’s transfer window but the move didn’t happen. The Midlands club can now get their target though it would be a temporary loan deal until the end of this season. Devonlive claim that Wolves were in the running for the 23-year-old alongside Turkish giants … [Read more...]

Eric Bailly or Fernando Calero: who should replace Rob Holding

January transfer market is fast approaching and clubs are making a comprehensive list of players they hope to lure to their team during the winter transaction period. The Gunners were initially planning to get only Danny Welbeck's replacement, having lost the England's striker to a long-term injury which would keep out of action for the rest of the season. Arsenal manager Unai Emery reportedly told reporters last month that he wasn't planning to add many players to his team. He revealed that he would be in the market to search for just one … [Read more...]

Aubameyang to bring Dembele to Arsenal?

It is now established that Arsenal star Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has a good relationship with strong target Ousmane Dembele after a tweet on Tuesday night which sparked transfer rumours. Ousmane Dembele had scored a classic goal for the Spanish side against Barcelona in the Champions League tie and the Gabon international was quick to storm his Twitter handle to celebrate his friend. Both players had played together at the German Bundesliga outfit, Borussia Dortmund and left almost at the same time but to different locations. There has, … [Read more...]

Ligue 1 outfit seek for Ozil’s availability

French Ligue 1 giants Paris Saint-Germain are reported to be interested in Arsenal star player Mesut Ozil and have made an enquiry about his availability in the winter transfer window. There have been lots of speculations regarding the future of the Germany international at the Emirates Stadium especially as regarding his poor performances as well as his sour relationship with manager Unai Emery. These have therefore resulted in speculations that he could just find his way out of the club with lots of offers already being prepared for him. … [Read more...]

He could just be Arsenal’s first January signing

Emerging reports hint that Lyon star Houssem Aouar might be the first January signing by North London side Arsenal and he would be expected to walk straight into the team. Houssem Aouar has been on the radar of the Gunners for weeks with speculation that a bid would be submitted for him ahead of the January window and that could just be happening anytime soon with reports making round. The 20-year-old was a strong Liverpool target some two years ago when he was to graduate to the senior team but the French side refused to let him leave the … [Read more...]

Its official! Mourinho in agreement with Ed Woodward

This is probably going to be the first time manager Jose Mourinho would be in agreement with the club’s executive vice chairman Ed Woodward over transfer issues for a long time. It is no longer news that it was a battle between the duo over who to bring in the Old Trafford in the last summer with the manager insisting on certain names as his wishes for defenders but the United chief refused to see any need for that. This led to a rift between both club officials after the end of the summer transfer window. Despite defeat, Jose Mourinho … [Read more...]

Arsenal in talks with 22-year-old promising attacker

The hint has been given that North London side Arsenal will be all out in the January winter transfer window for more additions. This is followed by the sad report that England international forward Danny Welbeck might part ways with the North London side after the knee injury he sustained that will have him out of action for a long period of time. However, the interest earlier was shown by the Gunners on Willem II Tilburg forward Donis Avdijaj has gathered more momentum as it is reported that the North London side have stepped forward and … [Read more...]

Arsenal have been told value of highly rated target

North London side Arsenal have been told the value of highly rated Rennes winger Ismaila Sarr ahead of the winter transfer window which reopens in coming weeks. The Gunners are believed to be keen on the player with their interest already considered but they have been told that Ismaila Sarr will cost them not less than £30 million. This was revealed by a news outlet France Football which reveals that Ismaila Sarr has got lots of interest coming in for him but a move to Arsenal have been tipped to be more positive. See why Henrikh … [Read more...]

United ready to hand new deal to star player

Manchester United are reported to have opened talks with star defender Chris Smalling in a bid to hand him a new and improved contract that will have him remain at the club for a longer period of time. With an initial weekly wage of about £80,000 the report hints that the Red Devils could increase it to £120,000 per week for Chris Smalling as a way of rewarding his good work at the club. The current deal for the 28-year-old expires at the end of the season which makes it necessary for a new deal to be signed or United will risk losing out on … [Read more...]

Real Madrid in shock contact with another United star

An emerging report reveals that Spanish La Liga giants Real Madrid have contacted Manchester United forward Marcus Rashford in a bid to have him join the club in the winter transfer window. Marcus Rashford has not been favoured in the Manchester United team with not enough playing time and mostly played out of position but he has managed to secure three goals under his belt. He is reported to be unsettled at the Old Trafford and frustrated with the treatment by manager Jose Mourinho which makes him linked to a move away from the club. … [Read more...]

Arsenal hit rock bottom in pursuit of highly-rated No.8 midfielder

North London side Arsenal will now have to look another direction as the availability of La Liga outfit Villarreal star Pablo Fornals cannot be guaranteed in the winter transfer window which reopens in coming weeks. The Gunners have been in pursuit of the star player for many weeks now with speculations that a deal would be sealed in January when the transfer window opens. This might not happen anymore with the Spanish side making it clear that Pablo Fornals will not be available for sale in the winter window, according to reports coming from … [Read more...]

Jorginho reveals transfer talks with United, others

Chelsea midfielder Jorginho has revealed that he was on the verge of a switch to other Premier League sides before a deal with the West London side fell through. According to him, Manchester United and Liverpool came knocking for his signature in the last summer transfer window from Italian outfit Napoli but an agreement was not reached. The 26-year-old had an impressive spell with the Italian side which made a number of clubs from the English League call for his signature. Jorginho's Chelsea move is believed to be influenced by his desire … [Read more...]

Sarri to swap Morata for Higuain; Is he the best solution to Chelsea problem?

Chelsea striker Alvaro Morata might be on his way out of Stamford Bridge at the turn of the year, that's according to reports. According to Italian media outlet Calciomercato, Chelsea manager Maurizio Sarri isn't satisfied with what he's seen from the Spaniard so far this season and he's now planning to engage him in a swap deal with Napoli in January. Calciomercato also suggested that the Italian manager has his eyes set on the probability of luring Gonzalo Higuain to Stamford Bridge while he sends Morata to the opposite side. The … [Read more...]

How has it been for these former Southampton players

Four years ago, two of Southampton's regular defenders left the St Mary's stadium for a greener pasture, as it's often said, but things haven't been the same for these players. Luke Shaw featured as left-back while Nathaniel Clyne featured as a right-back for the Saints and both players were just too good and wonderful that many top clubs queued for their signatures in 2014. Southampton's tricks and plans to stop both players from leaving the St Mary's stadium were fruitless as they were so determined and obsessed with playing for top clubs in … [Read more...]

Eden Hazard Reveals Chelsea Contract Talks’ Status

Chelsea forward Eden Hazard has given an update on his new contract talks with the Blues amidst transfer rumours linking him with a big move to European champions Real Madrid. The Belgian international player revealed that both parties (Chelsea and Eden Hazard) have stopped contract talks. Hazard, 27, talked about his future at Chelsea in a chat with French radio station RMC Sport. The former Lille star also said that he’s still taking his time to decide whether his long-term future will be at Chelsea or not. Eden Hazard then threw Chelsea … [Read more...]